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to: ATM
from: mbartels{at}efn.org
date: 2003-08-07 22:05:14
subject: Re: ATM Focuser travel on Dob

From: "Mel Bartels" 
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Reply-To: "Mel Bartels" 


>>>
When the scope is in focus should the barrel travel of the focuser be at
mid-rack?, or closer to in or out.
<<<

You can get focus positions for most eyepieces.  Typically the minimum
allowed in travel distance is 0.5 to 0.75 inches.  Add a tad more for
collimation efforts pushing the mirror backwards.

Mel Bartels

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